Join MentorCONNECT
MentorCONNECT offers three different levels of membership and an extensive list of benefits - all absolutely free!
Why should you join MentorCONNECT? Don't take it from us - read what grateful members and professionals have to say about the benefits of membership! MC Testimonials
Membership Benefits
- One-on-one mentoring matches (Mentee and Mentor Level memberships only)
- Group mentoring support provided for individuals suffering with anorexia, bulimia, EDNOS and BED
- Ages 14 and up of both genders are welcomed
- 100% pro-recovery community moderated 24/7 by real live human beings!
- Password-protected Community Forums where all communications are private and secure
- Ability to create your own recovery blog
- Access to more than two dozen themed online discussion groups
- Weekly live chat-based support groups moderated by trained leaders
- Personalized profile pages complete with private email boxes
- Hands-on, caring Leadership Team
- Daily, weekly, and monthly mentoring e-newsletters for extra support
- Free monthly teleconference series with nationally-known eating disorders experts
Choose Your Level of Membership
As a Mentor Level member, you join us to offer your strength, hope, and personal recovery experience to your mentee. You must be 18 or older to apply at this level.
You must have a minimum of 12 consecutive months in sustained recovery (defined as "largely free from eating disordered thoughts and coping behaviors") in order to apply at this level. Additional restrictions also apply.
Read more about the Benefits of Becoming a Mentor
As a Mentee Level member, you join because you are seeking one-on-one recovery support from a mentor.
You MUST have a copy of the eating disorders mentoring book "Beating Ana" AND be ready to complete the required book work before joining at the Mentee level. If you are not yet ready to complete the required book work, please use the "General Support" membership application instead (see below).
Why do I have to read a book to join at the Mentee level?
READ ABOUT AND PURCHASE BEATING ANA
As a General Support Level member, you join to access our group support options, available through our Community Forums.
You must be willing to commit wholeheartedly to recovering from your eating disorder before applying at this level.
**NOTE: If you wish to match with a mentor, use the Mentee Level membership application above
Mentor: a trusted guide who has knowledge and experience in a certain area, and is willing and able to share it.
Mentee: a person in need of guidance and instruction, and is willing to receive it.
NOTE: This forum is provided as an option to connect those in strong recovery with those who are striving to strengthen in their recovery. It is NOT meant to replace the supervision and care of a qualified medical professional, and should never be construed as such. Use this service at your own risk. MentorCONNECT can NOT be held liable for any activities undertaken as a part or result of participating in this service.
NOTE TO MINORS: Before participating, obtain permission from your parents or legal guardian(s).